December 2009
15 posts
Amazon is selling the mp3 copy of Avett Brothers “Emotionalism” album for $1.99. TODAY ONLY!! http://www.amazon.com/Emotionalism/dp/B0011YYOVK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1262184284&sr=8-2
Dec 30th
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Hate Is Such A Lonely Word
Wrote this today, passed it along to @dancphine (my lead guitarist)… he said he’s got some chords that will be perfect for it. Sometimes I wonder if it’ll be alright Hate is such a lonely word But you’re a stranger to me now Come on, darlin’, don’t forget the poor days. Won’t you put that cigarette out? Could you do that for me? It’s all...
Dec 17th
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formspring.me
What music are you listening to today? I’m switching between my Ryan Adams and Avett Brothers stations on slacker radio. What does music mean to you?
Dec 16th
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formspring.me
What does music mean to you? http://formspring.me/nobrownmnms
Dec 16th
Enya: Very Best of
antistatic: nobrownmnms: I was hesitating to listen to this album; my extent of Enya is on those 3am infomercials for Celtic Women with all of that ambient pop music and the music video of her performing “Orinoco Flow.” Since this is a best of compilation, I won’t review the songs individually. This best of includes 18 of her most well-known songs, and one bonus. I must say that everything...
Dec 16th
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Now Where Did You Go
wrote this song this morning. I have chords for it on another document (ask if you want them), but I don’t want anyone stealing my stuff! I’ll try to post an acoustic buzz clip this weekend… I may debut it tonight at my acoustic set at Upland Indy. I fell asleep alone last night And the pillow still held your perfume Thoughts of you kept flooding my mind So we break up, just...
Dec 16th
Enya: Very Best of
I was hesitating to listen to this album; my extent of Enya is on those 3am infomercials for Celtic Women with all of that ambient pop music and the music video of her performing “Orinoco Flow.” Since this is a best of compilation, I won’t review the songs individually. This best of includes 18 of her most well-known songs, and one bonus. I must say that everything sounds...
Dec 15th
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Great news! I’ve got a phone conference later this morning with the folks at Musical Family Tree (MFT)! They want me to start blogging reviews of concerts/albums/shows. I’ll keep you up to date. Also, I’m still waiting on the unedited copy of the new Gucci Mane album (I was issued the in-store copy) for review, and the new Best of Enya review should be posted later this...
Dec 15th
Juvenile- Cocky & Confident
Juvenile- Cocky & Confident Hey, Juvie, did you steal those sunglasses from the cover of Miles Davis’ Cool & Collected hits album, and did they give you the idea for the Cocky & Confident title? Sorry, but I had to go there. The album opens with a very tribal beat that reminds me of something 3-6 Mafia would write. “Cocky and Confident” is exactly what the title says. Juvenile claims...
Dec 10th
I got four new albums to review… Stay tuned for the complete reviews!
Dec 9th
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Ugly Acoustic Sweaters
Adam Kuhn from Holy Ghost Canyon and I will be playing a solo acoustic show tonight at Upland Brewing Co.’s brand new Indianapolis Tasting Room located at the southwest corner of 49th Street/ College Avenue. Wear an ugly sweater for a chance to win a free growler of your choice (courtesy me). Free cover. 21+. 7:30pm
Dec 9th
Got the tumblr iPhone app (yeah, there’s an app for that), so expect mobile updates!
Dec 8th
Straight No Chaser (Concert Review)
Straight No Chaser, Murat Theatre 12/3/09 I was trepidatious about going to see an acapella group perform. I’ve been in choirs, I’ve been in barbershop quartets, etc., but I’ve never really enjoyed the niche that modern acapella mens’ groups hold.  I feel that this particular style of music will only grow laterally. Simply put, there are human limitations that won’t allow a vertical expansion-...
Dec 8th
Devandra Barnhart- What Will We Be
Devandra Barnhart- What Will We Be “Can’t Help But Smiling” immediately drew me in. I forgot how much I enjoyed Devandra’s music; crisp folk, with subtle percussion, very smooth listening that’s perfect for those hung-over morning drives to work, evening cruises with the windows down, and front porchin’ with cigarettes watching the sun set behind the trees. The whole feel with the opener to...
Dec 3rd
Tegan and Sara- Sainthood
Tegan and Sara- Sainthood The first track, “Arrow,” immediately reminded me of a cross between an “industrial” sounding Madonna and an unrefined Feist. The song itself was almost too repetitive for my taste, the driving and overly pronounced drum kick took away from the music. The synthesizers and trance beats made me draw comparison to Hypercrush. The second song on the album, “Don’t Rush,” has...
Dec 3rd